A lovely HALF-DAY TOUR into the Wicklow Mountains to visit Ireland's most famous village, Avoca, otherwise known as "Ballykissangel" situated in the beautiful Vale of Avoca and also the magnificent Glendalough (valley of the two lakes) with new 11.30am departure.
ITINERARY
Check in Dublin Connolly station (gate for platform 4) for 11.35 departure of train to Arklow. We head due south along the coast enjoying the magnificent seascapes for much of the way as far as Wicklow town, where we swing inland to the mountains and experience the "Garden of Ireland" (as county Wicklow is known) at its best.
On arrival at Arklow we join our coach for a journey through the Vale of Avoca, taking in the lovely village of Avoca, or Ballykissangel, where we can visit the Avoca hand weavers (see the weavers at work). Plenty of time for a pint in Fitzgeralds Bar. We continue on to visit the ancient monastic settlement at stunning Glendalough. We return by train to Dublin Connolly station at approx.18.30 (6.30pm).
Tour Info
Times: Monday to Saturday at 11.30am
Child Ages: 5-15
Check in Dublin Connolly station (gate for platform 4) for 11.35 departure of train to Arklow,at least 1/2 prior to departure.